Ron Dame Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I've got the itch again, this one is a 70's Avanti II. Frame and HTs are supposed to be "solid". It has cracks in both upper corners of the windshield. I've not seen the car in person yet, but could this be an indication of a rusted windshield frame? No cracks or swelling in the fiberglass, per the seller, but again I've not seen it myself. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 I would not think so. Not sure where it is located but could someone inspect it for you? I would be happy to if i am close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Thanks, that's what I am hoping. It's near Murfreesboro TN and on eBay. Anyone here close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Mine didn't appear warped or in bad shape when it went to the restoration shop but look what was uncovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 10 hours ago, Mel said: Mine didn't appear warped or in bad shape when it went to the restoration shop but look what was uncovered. Reminds me of what I have seen on old Corvette windshield frames. Did you get it fixed? Still own it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 And that is my fear! Is it salvageable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Ron Dame said: Thanks, that's what I am hoping. It's near Murfreesboro TN and on eBay. Anyone here close? I have been following this car on Ebay and wondering about the rear windshield. I get up there with my work but do not have any trips planned right now. That could change any time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Just now, Ron Dame said: And that is my fear! Is it salvageable? Anything is. It just depends on money. I think that one got repaired but not certain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64studeavanti Posted December 7, 2021 Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 20 hours ago, Mel said: Mine didn't appear warped or in bad shape when it went to the restoration shop but look what was uncovered. I have seen worse. Sometimes there is nothing left of the vertical posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 10 hours ago, pantera928 said: I have been following this car on Ebay and wondering about the rear windshield. I get up there with my work but do not have any trips planned right now. That could change any time though me too. Apparently his health is not good so he has been slow with responses and photos. I'm not so worried about the rear glass as long as it is not cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Ron Dame said: me too. Apparently his health is not good so he has been slow with responses and photos. I'm not so worried about the rear glass as long as it is not cracked. Sorry to hear that for him. How long of a drive is it from Asheville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) I agree that I'd want to look that one over really well. Mixture of pictures from recent to old and it certainly has seen some use/disuse since it was redone. It could be as simple as an interior and paint restoration but even those costs will add up quickly. Be sure to drive it and get it up in the air to see the underside in good light. Good luck in your quest. Edited December 8, 2021 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 12 hours ago, pantera928 said: Sorry to hear that for him. How long of a drive is it from Asheville? About 4 1/2 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 8, 2021 Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Ron Dame said: About 4 1/2 hours About the same for me. Will let you know if work sends me up there soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2021 OK, thanks. I don't have a trailer, so I hate to make the trip, then haul it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Did you see it on Bob Johnstones page? Looks like it sat in a shed in Alabama for 15 years until 2017. The damage to the top of the left front fender opening is old based on that. Ad says the seats were redone but they do not look that way in the photos. Not sure why they removed the rear glass to install a new tank(Hopefully a stainless steel one) as that can be done with the back seat removed. I see potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarB Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Since I'm "the new guy" I'm keeping an eye on this thread. Any updates? I saw this car about a week ago and was wondering about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dame Posted December 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 Tell me what you saw, please, you can email me at rdame58@gmail.com or call 828-691-6968 Thanks Gar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plwindish Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 The body shop repainting my '76 in 2015 uncovered a rusty passenger side windshield pillar on the car, treated and repaired it. Several years later, I had the same shop install a new windshield in my '89 Avanti convertible and found the same amount of rust and rot in the same place on it. That also was repaired before installing the new windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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